Elevating Truck Safety: The Rise of ADAS Technology
Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program.
June 25, 2024Trackside Sensor Didn’t Catch Burning Rail Bearing in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed.
June 25, 2024Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction
The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.
June 25, 2024Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Twice in One Day
Tesla Inc. is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.
June 25, 2024Ford Recalls Over Half a Million 2014 F-150 Pickup Trucks
NEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. on June 25 issued a recall for over half a million F-150 pickup trucks from the year 2014.
June 25, 2024Dali Cargo Ship Leaves Baltimore for Virginia
The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia, three months after it lost power and crashed into one of the Key Bridge’s supporting columns and caused the bridge to collapse.
June 24, 2024Rail Bridge Collapses During Midwest Flooding
A huge train bridge collapsed into the Big Sioux River near Sioux City, Iowa, late June 23, an emergency manager said.
June 24, 2024Railroads Must Report Hazmat Immediately After Derailment
OMAHA, Neb. — A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately.
June 24, 2024New England Truckers Support Brian Singelais
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.— Brian Singelais, a former NTDC class champion, has received an outpouring of support from the New England trucking community as he recovers from a heart transplant.
June 23, 2024Louisiana Governor Vetoes State Tort Reform Bill
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed tort reform legislation touted by trucking leaders as a step toward stabilizing excessive insurance and legal costs.
June 21, 2024